Young adults who were undernourished as preschool children are almost twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss as better-nourished peers. Hearing loss is the 4th-leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 80% of affected individuals live in low- and middle-income countries.

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Young adults who were undernourished as preschool children are almost twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss as better-nourished peers. Hearing loss is the 4th-leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 80% of affected individuals live in low- and middle-income countries.